Garage Door Repair in Pontiac, IL Illinois 61764

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you don't want to have to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your residence, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open or close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it doesn't always function as you expect.

There are dozens of things which might fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your automobile or things needing storing outdoors, susceptible to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your automobile into your door when trying to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to address the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your garage door vulnerable to additional damage.

Call us today at (877) 959-3534 for garage door repair service in Pontiac, IL.

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Pontiac, Illinois are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close might be caused by various different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Pontiac garage door service pros can do an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which appears after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our Pontiac providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Pontiac garage door pros can replace and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will increase the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are often due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises might be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Pontiac, IL

Our Pontiac, IL garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, greasing, and checking that your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer machines have the added benefit of being much quieter and often have back up batteries. Contact us today if you need a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it is still not functioning properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . New doors have a wide scope of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and adding increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors additionally provide the best insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.